
figurative
Figurative art is a genre that represents the visible world through various artistic works, ranging from painting and figurative drawing to sculpture. This style, which includes human figures, landscapes, and everyday objects, is distinguished by its ability to render reality in recognizable forms, yet often interpreted uniquely by the artist. It contrasts with abstract art by focusing on direct, figurative representations of nature and the human figure.
Figurative drawing is one of the oldest and most popular practices in art. Whether created with pencil, ink, or color, it captures the nuances of the world around us. Figurative artists use paper as a medium to create finely detailed drawings, often depicting landscapes, portraits, or scenes of daily life. Artists like Pablo Picasso reinvented the genre by adding abstract elements to their works, blending the figurative and abstract into a single composition.
In the field of figurative sculpture, artists shape human or animal figures using materials like bronze, terracotta, or ceramics. These sculptures often take the form of life-sized statues but also include small bronze sculptures, clay figurines, or more contemporary mixed-media works. The work of famous sculptors like Jean Dubuffet and Edouard Manet helped redefine the boundaries of figurative art, particularly with expressive sculptures that approach the human form from an innovative perspective.
Figurative art isn't limited to museums and galleries. It finds its place in modern interiors, as wall décor or sculptural pieces. Figurative art in painting and sculpture offers a rich representation of colors and textures that move viewers with its realism and emotion. Whether through a figurative drawing, painting, or sculpture, this artistic genre continues to fascinate and captivate art lovers worldwide.
If you're passionate about figurative art, explore our extensive selection of works, including bronze sculptures, black-and-white drawings, and figurative paintings. Each piece is a window into a universe where the human figure, shapes, and landscapes merge to create timeless visual stories.
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Two coureurs à fond ! Deux coureurs de fond foncent vers l’arrivée de cette course entre deux cons qui croient que ce qu’ils font c’est toujours dans le ton sans se poser de questions ! Courir à fond “la caisse”, à fond les ballons !
Robert Combas
Print - 57 x 76 x 0.01 cm Print - 22.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch
$4,286







Theotokos, Wilton Revisited
Aurèle de Paladines
Print - 42 x 29.7 x 0.3 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0.1 inch
$357

Martin Whatson Connection Dk Grey (Unique aHand Finished Screen Print)
Martin Whatson
Print - 74.9 x 54.4 x 0.3 cm Print - 29.5 x 21.4 x 0.1 inch
$4,463


Étude pour les courts de tennis.
Valerio Adami
Print - 26.5 x 56.5 x 0.5 cm Print - 10.4 x 22.2 x 0.2 inch
$476













Montana Gold (Teal) Handfinished
James Bullough
Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$714


Notre-Dame de Paris N°1
Catherine Clare
Print - 90 x 90 x 3 cm Print - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,429









Les mots n'ont plus de bouche
Valerio Adami
Print - 31 x 57 x 0.05 cm Print - 12.2 x 22.4 x 0 inch
$417







L'Archet Rebelle, lithographie originale
Claude Weisbuch
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$536 $482

Passacaille pour violon solo, lithographie originale
Claude Weisbuch
Print - 76 x 56 x 0.05 cm Print - 29.9 x 22 x 0 inch
$536






ÀSÁL? (Nightfall) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa, Hut, Linocut
Tosin Oyeniyi
Print - 109.2 x 99.1 x 2.5 cm Print - 43 x 39 x 1 inch
$2,800








Dismaland Castle (Jeff Gillette x Roamcouch)
Roamcouch
Print - 61 x 86.4 cm Print - 24 x 34 inch
$1,429



Piazza Mattei - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107

Un automne à l'Esterel - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 150 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$3,833

Hommage à Hopper - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107

Bubble Fashion - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107

Côté Ouest - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107

Fenêtre sur toit - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107

Accélérateur de créativité - collection spéciale Grands Formats
Sophie Griotto
Print - 176 x 150 x 1 cm Print - 69.3 x 59.1 x 0.4 inch
$4,107


Jardin des Tuileries
Jean-Philippe Henric
Print - 90 x 90 x 3 cm Print - 35.4 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch
$511




We Must Be Careful about What We Pretend to B
The Connor Brothers
Print - 130 x 90 cm Print - 51.2 x 35.4 inch
$5,000











Betty (C), large hand signed screen print
Pose
Print - 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Print - 40 x 30 x 0.1 inch
$1,688



Philippe Zdar (olive green)
Xavier Veilhan
Print - 31.9 x 11.5 x 7.4 cm Print - 12.6 x 4.5 x 2.9 inch
$3,929




